How do you prevent cancer?

I recently read this fantastic article on ways to reduce your chances of getting cancer. Obviously people who have the cancer gene (approx. 10 million people diagnosed every year) have the risk, especially in this day and age. However, the way I see it, anything you can do to prevent it is a step in the right direction.

I read quite a few articles, but below is the most comprehensive list.

Here are 18 ways to prevent cancer from WikiHow, that I guarantee you’ll learn a thing or two from:

1. Get sunlight. While it may seem like a crazy idea, pure sunlight can actually prevent cancer. It is full of vitamin D that is needed.
2. Reduce stress. Scientists observe stressed rats are at higher risk for cancer.
3. Eat a healthy diet. In addition, watch out for heavily processed or artificial foods.
4. Avoid sugars. Excess sugar and carbs have been linked to breast cancer and all cancer itself ungergoes a fermentation like process that requires excess glucose to thrive.
5. Drink plenty of water.
6. Eat lemon daily. Cancer cells are known to grow in an acidic enviroment, although lemons are acidic, lemon causes your body to produce positive ions which make your body enviroment alkaline. Cancer cells cannot grow in an alkaline enviroment.
7. Eat a diet high in anti-oxidants like beta-carotene, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
8. Eliminate hydrogenated fats. Avoid altogether fat that has been chemically altered, giving so-called trans-fat. This type of fat is often found in margarine, cookies, snacks, fast food and other pre-made food.
9. Make green vegetables part of every meal. Snack on raw vegetables, especially the cruciferous ones (cabbage, broccoli, etc)
10. Especially include red fruits like strawberries,cherries and tomatoes in your diet, as they contain chemicals brimming with the anti-oxidant Lycopene.
11. Make sure you get enough calcium.
12. Start eating flax. Flax seeds contain two cancer-preventative compounds: omega-3 fatty acids, and lingams which may reduce your risk of breast cancer and colon cancer. Add flax seeds to your breakfast cereal. You can also use flaxseed meal, which you can buy or the store or make on your own with a coffee grinder. Flaxseed meal mixes well in smoothies or you can sprinkle it over yogurt and cereal.
13. Eat other anti-cancer nutrients: Vitamin D, Selenium, Acidophilus, Garlic and Green Tea.
14. Exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. Physical activity can reduce your chance of getting certain types of cancers by at least 50%. Choose a physical activity that you enjoy.
15. Maintain a healthy weight.
16. Cut down on alcohol consumption. Drinking alcohol can lead to changes in your body which can lead to cancer. Discuss how alcohol might affect you with a nurse or doctor.
17. Don’t use any form of tobacco. If you do smoke, try to quit. Keep trying! It is possible. Over 1,000 Americans quit for good each day.
18. Protect yourself and your partner from STDs. Some sexually transmitted infections lead to changes in the body which can lead to cancer. Use latex condoms. Practice safe sex.

A few other good articles:

• 31 Simple Ways to Prevent Cancer
• Top 10 Ways To Prevent Cancer
• 7 Ways to prevent cancer